Norwegian Dopers: Ever Been To Spitsbergen/Svalbard?

I understand you can get there, by a flight from Tromso, Norway. Anyway, is the trip worth it? Iā€™m told there is a lot of wildlife, and that polar bears are quite common. Is a week enough time to see everything?
And, when is the best time to go? :cool:

Well, which Norwegian Would?

::d&r::